Preparing for a talk: three tips from behind the scenes
Preparing for a talk isn't quick. I spend a lot of time preparing for a 35 minute presentation. Here are my 3 tips.
People keep telling you to find your story or voice? Here’s my take
You want to know your story? You want to find your voice? Here's the approach I suggest you take.
Five Tips for Delivering a Great Keynote Address
If your next talk includes delivering a great keynote, then here are five tips I hope will help you - with links to several other referenced articles.
When you tell a story… build anticipation!
There's a great way to tell a story and lots of poor ways. Here's what some of the best storytellers do when they present: they build anticipation.
What public speakers can learn from the NFL
If you're anything like me, you can't stand to see yourself in video. But there's a lesson public speakers can take from the NFL that's worth noting.
Public Speakers, hire a photographer
There's a huge benefit of getting great photos (non-blurry, good contrast, well-lit) of you on stage - so hire a photographer
A Question for Public Speakers (or anyone who gives a presentation)
What you thought you had, in terms of time, is changed on you at the last minute. Public speakers face this challenge regularly.
I’m speaking at WordCamp Las Vegas! Join me
This will be my last WordCamp this year, and what better one to end a year on than WordCamp Las Vegas? Join me, for free, by winning a free ticket.
Keeping WordCamps classy: A call for speaker reviews
We all want to keep our WordCamps classy. Speaker reviews help everyone get better and protect us from certain kinds of presenters.
The Commoditization of Intellect
As things get cheaper, easier and faster to accomplish, it might lead us to despair. But the commoditization of intellect doesn't need to.